tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post5087713755892656564..comments2023-09-08T09:05:26.912-07:00Comments on Erin Kane Spock: My Missing Sock and Other ProblemsErin Kane Spockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05376851676240606472noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-7474972779163230202010-08-25T13:47:18.159-07:002010-08-25T13:47:18.159-07:00Hey Erin,
Just wanted to say I hope you're doi...Hey Erin,<br />Just wanted to say I hope you're doing well on your mss.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Edge of Your Seat Romance</a>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-37300275839865180602010-08-23T15:08:22.148-07:002010-08-23T15:08:22.148-07:00I haven't written YA before, but I teach middl...I haven't written YA before, but I teach middle school so I've been thinking about it. <br />Actually, I don't know if I'm cool enough to write YA. :)<br />BTW, love your blog.Erin Kane Spockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376851676240606472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-59546471250620902362010-08-22T19:29:25.866-07:002010-08-22T19:29:25.866-07:00If it's adult then I see no problem with alcoh...If it's adult then I see no problem with alcohol if as your commentors say, it's necessary for the story. Alcohol is part of life, so why not part of novels too<br /><br />I find it interesting that you've moved from YA to adult. The same just happened to me when starting my second novel. At first I thought, ew should I even try to write this idea where the relationships have to be sexual, then I figured I had to take the risk and at least write the first draft. No way is it graphic, but it's a challenge to know how much is 'acceptable.' <br /><br />I think it's not the sex and alcohol as such but what you say about it that will either offend or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-3917694881388864732010-08-20T12:49:47.067-07:002010-08-20T12:49:47.067-07:00If I took all the alcohol, drugs, sex, and partyin...If I took all the alcohol, drugs, sex, and partying out of my novel I wouldn't have a novel at all. Personal opinion: someone out there wants to read - and even publish - what you're writing.<br /><br />I submitted a short story to a publisher that unconditionally rejects work with ANY swear words in it. It was a challenge, but I got their interest. Write what you think you can do for this agent/publisher, and take the rest of your work elsewhere. If nothing else, it will be a good learning experience in writing outside your comfort zone.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-45166471051055880622010-08-19T18:10:02.369-07:002010-08-19T18:10:02.369-07:00Summer and J -- yes, the alcohol use features in t...Summer and J -- yes, the alcohol use features in the plot. Just like the sex, it has to further the story. I think it does.<br /><br />Raquel -- It's not all publishers/agents, just a few faq's I've read through recently. Sort of crazy. <br /><br />Since I wrote this, I've read through a few romance novels. In this most recent one, the heroine is constantly sipping sherry and offering it to her guests. I guess it was just something I hadn't looked for or considered until recently.<br /><br />Anyway, I think getting tipsy and making a fool of yourself is a relatable moment. Or is that just me?Erin Kane Spockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376851676240606472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-42279334172821570482010-08-17T15:15:39.311-07:002010-08-17T15:15:39.311-07:00You can have detailed scenes about sex, but not a ...You can have detailed scenes about sex, but not a drop of wine? I think that if you write it and the agent or editor wants it out you can always delete it later. Doubtful that scene alone would have any bearing on whether or not they like your writing.Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-14120543165890526612010-08-17T09:03:24.802-07:002010-08-17T09:03:24.802-07:00As someone who reads several hundred romances a ye...As someone who reads several hundred romances a year, I don't think adding alcohol to the story will alienate your readers. Not, anyway, if it moves the plot and has a purpose beyond getting her drunk. Certain categories of romances may frown on it (I'm thinking more conservative Christian/inspirational sub-genres perhaps) but on the whole I can't see it being a problem. Just my opinion.j.leigh.baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12086576155269323425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-85147697117205435412010-08-17T08:20:07.715-07:002010-08-17T08:20:07.715-07:00well I think you should write what you believes co...well I think you should write what you believes contributes to the better part of your story. If its important to have the alcohol, then keep it, if it isn't then knock it out and try another tactic.Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.com